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Elderly woman found 'brutally murdered' inside home, grandson in custody on unrelated warrant

The suspect was caught around 6 a.m. after a manhunt.

JASPER, Texas — Deputies in Jasper County are investigating the death of a woman at a home in the northern part of the county early Wednesday.

Deputies went to Brookeland, Texas after receiving a call about a, "brutal murder." When deputies got to Circle Drive they found the body of an elderly woman. 

Deputies have not yet released the identity of the woman. Onterrio Deshun Brooks, the grandson of the woman, was named as a suspect and deputies began looking for him. 

Brooks was taken into custody at about 6 a.m. following a manhunt that ended near FM 1007 and Highway 96 according to Jasper County chief deputy Scott Duncan.

Brooks was taken into custody on an outstanding unrelated warrant. 

This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.

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From a Jasper County Sheriff's Office release: 

In the early morning hours of May 18, 2022, the Jasper County Sheriff's Office responded to a call in Brookeland, Texas in reference to a brutal murder. Upon arrival to a residence on Circle Drive, officers found an elderly woman deceased, with evident foul play. After information was obtained identifying the suspect, who is the grandson of the victim, a manhunt ensued to locate him. 

Search dog assistance was requested from Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office and arial search assistance was requested from Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. We always appreciate their willingness to assist. Just before 6:00AM, officers located the suspect walking near the intersection of FM 1007 and HWY 96 in Brookeland, Texas. 

A male local to Brookeland, Texas was taken into custody on an outstanding unrelated warrant without incident and transported to the Jasper County Correctional Facility. Identifying information will be released after arraignment, and additional charges are expected. Justice of the Peace Pct. 5 Judge Brett Holloway has ordered an autopsy. This investigation is ongoing, and further information will be released as it can be made available 

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